Sword with sheath
Brass handle Viking sword with sheath reproduction
- Object: Sword with sheath
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: -
- Culture Area: Europe
- Cultural Group: Viking
- Cultural Context: Inspired by 9th century historical examples found near Trondheim, Norway. now the fourth largest urban area In Norway, Trondheim was founded originally as a trading post called Niðaróss, which can be translated to “the mouth of the river Nið.” Circular indentations on the hilt were popular in this time, and the leather grip enabled the wielder to have a more secure and comfortable grip.
- Donor: IELM Funds/ Catherine Prince
- Catalog #: 117.018